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      Duet (FireWire) vs. Duet 2 (USB)

      Duet/Duet 2 Comparison Chart

       

      Features

      Duet

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      Duet 2

      Duet 2

       
      Computer Connectivity FireWire 400 USB 2.0 High Speed
      Sound Quality 1st Generation 2nd Generation
      Roundtrip Latency performance 32 buffer @ 96kHz = 4.6 ms64 buffer @ 44.1kHz = 7.23 ms 32 buffer @ 96kHz = 3.6 ms64 buffer @ 44.1kHz = 5.8 ms
      Power FireWire Bus Power USB Bus Power (DC power optional)
      Sample Rate 24-bit/44.1-96kHz 24-bit/44.1-192kHz
      Input Channels 2 2
      Output Channels 2 4 (Stereo headphone out & L/R speaker outs)
      Speaker Outputs Unbalanced Balanced
      Independent Headphone Out N/A

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      Microphone Preamps 2 2
      Microphone Preamp Gain up to 75dB up to 75dB
      Line Level Input

      ✅

      ✅
      OLED Display N/A

      ✅
      Touchpads N/A

      ✅
      Metering LED Segments Full Color OLED
      Breakout Cable Design 2 XLR In, 2 1/4" In, 2 1/4" Out 2 Combi In, 2 1/4" Out
      Maestro Version Maestro 1 Maestro 2
      Phantom Power

      ✅

      ✅
      Phase Invert

      ✅

      ✅
      Soft Limit N/A

      ✅
      Group Inputs

      ✅

      ✅
      Mute Outputs

      ✅

      ✅
      Sum to Mono N/A

      ✅
      Dim Outputs N/A

      ✅
      Toggle Headphone Source N/A

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      Core Audio Compatible

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